I never really expected to be pushing 60.  60?  really?  me?  Just a few months ago I was going to my first concert:  The Beatles.  Just a month ago I was entering college.  Just a few weeks ago I was giving birth to my first child.  Just a few days ago both my children were still children.  Inside my own head and my own heart I am no older than 35.  Every time I catch sight of that oldish woman who looks like my mother reflected in a store window or mirror, I am shocked.  I suspect that really old people feel the same way.

A busy day calls for an easy ensemble that can flow with you from day to night, from chasing kids to leading youth group.  So, when I woke up this morning I took a look at all of my tried and true clothing, but decided on a simple strapless, ankle length dress.  I receive many compliments on it.  It has this wild, bohemian multi-colored pattern with a double elastic empire waist and slight ruffling at the ankles.  To keep my bare shoulders covered, and warm, I added a brown cardigan in a lightweight fabric that just flowed over my arms with amazing angled drapage in front.  And not to brag or anything, but I still donned my flip flops.  I enjoyed every minute of semi-barefoot step on this beautiful Fall day.

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